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Old West paid out $1.37 million in Heber City, put some of the best rope horses in the industry on display and backed it all up with a horse sale that proved just how fast this side of the business is growing.
Chelsea Shaffer sat down with Rhen Richard to reminisce on the week in Utah, from Richard winning $186,000 on five different horses to what those results say about his training program, his family’s breeding program and where the rope horse industry is headed next.
Richard breaks down why consistency at home has mattered so much in his program, and how the time spent getting young horses truly broke is starting to show up when it counts. He talks through the horses that stood out in Heber City, including the ones raised out of his family’s mares, and why the best futurity horses now have to be built with more than one job in mind.
The conversation then dives into the crossover between futurity horses, rodeo horses and jackpot horses, and why a strong foundation matters long after a horse leaves the show pen. Richard also explains what he wants judges to reward, from scoring and control to a horse that stays true to the cow and looks like it has a future beyond the futurity world.
They also get into the Old West sale, the $1 million bonus opportunity and what it means as more owners, breeders, trainers and ropers start buying into the system. With millions changing hands and more money on the line than ever, Old West is helping shape what the next era of the rope horse business looks like.
If you want to understand where the rope horse industry is headed, this episode is a good place to start.
Check out this episode to hear the full conversation.
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This episode is brought to you by Old West Futurities. Old West isn't just raising the bar—we're redefining what's possible in the rope horse industry. With more than $1.12 million paid out in Guthrie and over $1.37 million paid out in Heber City, Old West has quickly become one of the premier destinations for Heading, Heeling, and Breakaway competition.
With record-setting horse sales, industry-leading payouts, exclusive Sale Graduate incentives, and a $1 Million Bonus opportunity, Old West is where legends are made and records are broken.
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Dinette Neuteboom, founder of HorseGrooms, joins us to discuss the realities of the professional grooming industry and the importance of supporting the daily caregivers who act as the backbone of our barns. We also start a new segment called “Horse of the Week”, have a winner for the Box of Crap and some Realli BAd Adz.
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3988 – Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
Pic Credit: Jamie's babies
Guest: Dinette Neuteboom from HorseGrooms
Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:
01:27 - Colorado wildfires discussion
03:26 - New “Friday Horse of the Week” segment
06:46 - Daily Whinnies
08:36 - Vet call, nurse mare foals & baby horse temptation
15:41 - Itchy Boots in Mongolia & wild horses
21:16 - Introducing Dannette from HorseGrooms
23:26 - Groom welfare, burnout & HorseGrooms mission
33:54 - This Day in Equine History
38:08 - Really Bad Ads intro & prize winner

Show Notes: The Canter Is a Four-Letter Word

This episode is brought to you by pure chaos, cruise dreams, and the emotional journey back into the canter.
Natalie and Heather kick things off with the kind of live, slightly unhinged energy only horse people can sustain before coffee fully kicks in. They share big news about their upcoming “Hijinx on the High Seas” cruise, a five-night adventure packed with theme nights, happy hours, games, prizes, and all the shenanigans a horse-loving adult could want away from the barn.
Then the conversation turns to the real beast of the episode: cantering. Why does it suddenly feel scarier in adulthood than it ever did before?
Natalie and Heather unpack the mental blocks, balance issues, fitness struggles, horse behavior, and the deeply relatable experience of feeling like your body and your brain are both negotiating terms with gravity. They also remind us that sometimes the horse is doing exactly what they should be doing, and we’re the ones falling apart at the seams.
In this episode:
Cruise announcement: “Hijinx on the High Seas”
Why cantering feels harder as an adult amateur
Balance, confidence, and rebuilding riding fitness
Adulting wins: AC survival, dinner mishaps, and bargain burgers

If you’ve ever thought, “I used to love this gait, why am I suddenly terrified of it?” this one’s for you.

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In this episode, Laura Stevens, Fire Information and Education Program Coordinator with the Texas A&M Forest Service explains how to handle wildfire emergencies when managing horse farms. She describes how to make a wildfire preparedness plan, guidelines for evacuation, and how to landscape around your farm to reduce the risk of wildfires on your property.
GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 51:
Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
Guest: Laura Stevens, Fire Information and Education Program Coordinator with the Texas A&M Forest Service
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A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks.
Read the full article here: https://thehorse.com/112440/how-to-keep-your-horse-safe-during-the-4th-of-july/
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